Strong winds worsened the fire, crossing the Ebre river, while firefighters prioritized rescuing people and protecting materials over containment
Authorities issue alert for heavy rain during weekend especially in central Catalonia
Second fire in Alt Penedès shuts down AP-7 highway in both directions
Temperatures peak at 41ºC in the west
Accessible spaces offer protection from high temperatures
Fifty homes partly or totally burned as residents able to return to affected areas
Authorities issue new heat warning for western and central Catalonia
Temperatures are expected to peak on Saturday, to be followed by storms before conditions stabilize next week
After thermometers rose above 40ºC at the weekend, this week's slight drop looks to be short-lived, with higher temperatures forecast over next few days
Temperatures hit all-time highs over the weekend, with thermometers due to drop slightly over next couple of days in some areas
Authorities advise caution with vulnerable groups especially as forecasts predict heat will continue until Tuesday
More than 5,500 hectares already burning in Tarragona region with up to 20,000 at risk
High temperatures in first half of August cause deaths of 13 men and 10 women